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YMCA BC Camps & Outdoor Education offers a range of camp and activity options, including Summer Camp and other Camps at YMCA Camps, Camp Elphinstone, and Camp Kanannaq. Specific programs include Camp Elphinstone: McNabb (Intro to Camp), 12-Day Overnight, 5-Day Overnight, and Day Camp, as well as Camp Kanannaq: Day Camp. The program also offers swim lessons, Lifeguard In Training (LIT), aqua-fit, yoga, Y Thrive, strength and conditioning, cycle-fit, step, cardio, and dance-fit activities.
• Ages: 5–14 years old
YMCA BC has been igniting the potential in people since 1886. Its mission statement is: “We ignite belonging by enabling everyone to have equitable access to healthier outcomes.” YMCA BC provides life-enhancing programs and services for people of all ages, stages, backgrounds and abilities, and serves 225,000 individuals each year across hundreds of service locations from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John. YMCA BC offers programs addressing health and wellness, child care, camps, mental health, employment services and newcomer support, and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, as well as to Truth & Reconciliation and decolonizing its programs, spaces, policies, and practices.
YMCA BC reports that 8,709 children developed confidence and critical life skills through YMCA BC swim lessons, 7,220 members accessed virtual fitness classes and webinars through the YMCA @ Home platform, and 1,083 children, teens, youth and adults receive support to manage stress and mild-to-moderate anxiety through mental wellness programs. In 2025, $2.46M in financial assistance was granted by YMCA BC to ensure everyone can access life-enhancing programs and services. Camp Elphinstone: McNabb (Intro to Camp) is described as a perfect introduction to overnight camp for little ones ages 5 to 7, Camp Elphinstone: 12-Day Overnight is described as fostering skill development and a love for the outdoors for ages 10 to 14, Camp Elphinstone: 5-Day Overnight offers classic camp activities by the ocean for ages 7 to 14, Camp Elphinstone: Day Camp is an action-packed day camp program Monday–Friday for ages 5 to 12, and Camp Kanannaq: Day Camp is an action-packed day camp program Monday–Friday for ages 5 to 13.
The leadership team for YMCA BC includes President & CEO Heidi Worthington; Chief Health Equity and Operating Officer Amanda Alexander; Chief Strategy, Technology and Marketing Officer Carol Amaral; Chief Financial Officer Tony Baena; Senior Vice President – Canada West Regional Development Centre Nancy Farries; Chief People Officer Roberta Haas; Senior Vice President – Fund Development Darlene Hepburn; Senior Vice President, Health Equity, Child Care and Camps Lauren Mathany; and Senior Vice President – Asset Development Marvin Rogers. Governance roles include Keivan Hirji as Chair of the YMCA BC Board of Directors, Greg D’Avignon as Past Chair, Lynn Pelletier and Megan Stowe as Vice Chairs, Bob Chan-Kent as Chair of the YMCA BC Foundation Board of Directors, Melinda McKie as Past Chair of the YMCA BC Foundation Board of Directors, Stephanie Nesbitt and Farzin Remtulla as Vice Chairs of the YMCA BC Foundation Board of Directors, and Brian Hurl and Finlay Sinclair as Chair and Vice Chair of the YMCA BC Properties Foundation Board of Directors, respectively.
Last updated June 26, 2026.
• Ages: 5–14 years old
YMCA BC has been igniting the potential in people since 1886. Its mission statement is: “We ignite belonging by enabling everyone to have equitable access to healthier outcomes.” YMCA BC provides life-enhancing programs and services for people of all ages, stages, backgrounds and abilities, and serves 225,000 individuals each year across hundreds of service locations from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John. YMCA BC offers programs addressing health and wellness, child care, camps, mental health, employment services and newcomer support, and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, as well as to Truth & Reconciliation and decolonizing its programs, spaces, policies, and practices.
YMCA BC reports that 8,709 children developed confidence and critical life skills through YMCA BC swim lessons, 7,220 members accessed virtual fitness classes and webinars through the YMCA @ Home platform, and 1,083 children, teens, youth and adults receive support to manage stress and mild-to-moderate anxiety through mental wellness programs. In 2025, $2.46M in financial assistance was granted by YMCA BC to ensure everyone can access life-enhancing programs and services. Camp Elphinstone: McNabb (Intro to Camp) is described as a perfect introduction to overnight camp for little ones ages 5 to 7, Camp Elphinstone: 12-Day Overnight is described as fostering skill development and a love for the outdoors for ages 10 to 14, Camp Elphinstone: 5-Day Overnight offers classic camp activities by the ocean for ages 7 to 14, Camp Elphinstone: Day Camp is an action-packed day camp program Monday–Friday for ages 5 to 12, and Camp Kanannaq: Day Camp is an action-packed day camp program Monday–Friday for ages 5 to 13.
The leadership team for YMCA BC includes President & CEO Heidi Worthington; Chief Health Equity and Operating Officer Amanda Alexander; Chief Strategy, Technology and Marketing Officer Carol Amaral; Chief Financial Officer Tony Baena; Senior Vice President – Canada West Regional Development Centre Nancy Farries; Chief People Officer Roberta Haas; Senior Vice President – Fund Development Darlene Hepburn; Senior Vice President, Health Equity, Child Care and Camps Lauren Mathany; and Senior Vice President – Asset Development Marvin Rogers. Governance roles include Keivan Hirji as Chair of the YMCA BC Board of Directors, Greg D’Avignon as Past Chair, Lynn Pelletier and Megan Stowe as Vice Chairs, Bob Chan-Kent as Chair of the YMCA BC Foundation Board of Directors, Melinda McKie as Past Chair of the YMCA BC Foundation Board of Directors, Stephanie Nesbitt and Farzin Remtulla as Vice Chairs of the YMCA BC Foundation Board of Directors, and Brian Hurl and Finlay Sinclair as Chair and Vice Chair of the YMCA BC Properties Foundation Board of Directors, respectively.
Last updated June 26, 2026.
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